When: May 19, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT Level: Introductory Track: D&I Strategy Cost: Free Presenter: Kari Heistad, Culture Coach International | Diversity Dashboard Many human resources professionals are stepping into the diversity manager role for their organization. This can be a daunting proposition. This session will explore elements of a successful diversity … Continue reading "Forum Webinar: Building a Diversity Program as an HR Professional"

When: February 17, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST Level: Introductory Track: Healthcare Presenter: Faith Eatman, UChicago Medicine Cost: Free Register at: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/advancing-health-equity-for-black-women-through-sponsorship/ Although there have been gains in diversity across various healthcare sectors, leadership positions continue to be disproportionately held by White men. Understanding the impact that social determinants of health like racism … Continue reading "Forum Webinar, Advancing Health Equity for Black Women Through Sponsorship"

When: January 20, 2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST Level: Introductory Track: D&I Strategy Presenters: Nigel Vanderlinden, Powernoodle  |  Dave Debacker, Powernoodle As is the case with much of the DEI evidence and expertise that exists, many organizations continue to operate without the benefit of the evidence and expertise in the realm of quality decision making. As a result, … Continue reading "Forum Webinar, DEI & Decision Making: The Undeniable and Unbreakable Connection"

When: December 16, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST Level: Introductory Presenter: Lilian Eilers, The Blue Ocean Company Cost: Free This highly interactive webinar will demystify culture and introduce you to a blueprint for culture change that you can implement immediately in your own organization. You will learn about the cultural dimensions that make … Continue reading "Forum Webinar, Demystifying Culture: Building an Inclusive Culture that Lasts"

When: November 18, 2021 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT Presenters: Michael Welp, WMFDP  |  Isis Fabian, Center for Talent Innovation (CTI)  |  Julia Taylor Kennedy, Coqual  |  Michael Collins, State of NY Metropolitan Transportation Authority Cost: Free Register at, https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/who-gets-to-belong-in-corporate-america/ A recent report reveals that, predictably, white men feel the highest sense of belonging in corporate America. … Continue reading "Forum Webinar, Who Gets to Belong in Corporate America?"

When: October 21, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT Level: Introductory Track: Critical Employment Practices Presenters: Lynn Thompson, Hospitality Career Pathway  |  Scarlett Xiong, Hospitality Career Pathway Cost: Free Register at, https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/identifying-and-eliminating-systemic-barriers-to-employment-for-immigrants-and-refugees/ Participants will be able to identify the unique barriers that immigrants and refugees face in employment. Learn creative and innovative ways the International … Continue reading "Forum Webinar Identifying and Eliminating Systemic Barriers to Employment for Immigrants and Refugees"

When: September 16, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST Presenters: Vannessa LeBoss, Communication Service for the Deaf  |  Craig Radford, Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) Cost: Free Registration: https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/engaging-with-deaf-hard-of-hearing-customers-and-employees/ Every day, one to two million Deaf Americans are forced to communicate either through a third party or secondary language in order to reach customer … Continue reading "Engaging with Deaf & Hard of Hearing Customers and Employees"

When: August 19, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST Presenters: Samreen Vora, Children's Minnesota  |  Brittany Dahlen, Children's Minnesota Cost: Free Many organizations are flocking to implement implicit bias training and other activities to bring to light the structural racism present in our organizations. Although implicit bias training is the first step in creating awareness, it is important … Continue reading "Using Innovative Simulation Strategies to Dismantle Systemic Racism"

When: July 15, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CST Presenter: Farzana Nayani, Farzana Nayani, Consulting and Training Cost: Free Register at https://forumworkplaceinclusion.org/webinars/connecting-ergs-during-distanced-and-polarized-times/ Are you faced with how to engage with your employee resource group (ERG) members during these socially distanced modes of working and living? Do you find the challenges of current times are adding stress and … Continue reading "Forum Webinar Connecting ERGs During Distanced and Polarized Times"

When: June 17, 2021 11:00 am - 12:00 pm central Cost: Free Presenters: Jesse Bridges, EVERFI  |  Erin McClintock, EVERFI 2020 brought with it an international a pandemic, a financial crisis, a polarizing presidential election, and an acute and overdue focus on racial and structural inequities. The effects still ripple in 2021, with one being a renewed energy … Continue reading "Forum Webinar, A Psychologically Safe Workplace is the New Normal"